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Rema, “Baby (Is it a Crime)” [📷: Marvin Global Holdings Ltd / Jonzing World Entertainment]

Rema, Baby (Is it a Crime) | Song Review

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper Rema brings the infectious, sensual vibes on his entertaining Afrobeats single, “Baby (Is it a Crime).”

By the musical hype, 1 monthFebruary 11, 2025 ago

Zerb x Wiz Khalifa (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign), Location [📷: TH3RD BRAIN / Atlantic / Taylor Gang Ent. LLC]

Zerb & Wiz Khalifa, Location | Song Review

Brazilian DJ/producer Zerb, assisted by Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa, warm up those frigid January 2025 temps with the piping hot dance cut, “Location.”

By the musical hype, 3 monthsJanuary 6, 2025 ago

Ayra Starr, Commas [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Mavin Global Holdings Ltd; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

Ayra Starr, Commas | Song Review

Ascending Nigerian singer Ayra Starr sounds utterly sublime on her enjoyable and infectious Afro-beat single, “Commas.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearFebruary 5, 2024 ago

Binoy, Villain Arc [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Binoy Zachariah Music; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Królestwo Nauki, OpenClipart-Vectors, Pete Linforth, Tumisu from Pixabay]

Binoy, Villain Arc | Song Review

Kenyan pop musician Binoy brings the heat, once again, with his ‘villainous,’ first single of 2024, “Villain Arc.”

By the musical hype, 1 yearJanuary 31, 2024 ago

11 Songs About Castles, Kingdoms, Palaces & Such [Photo Credits: Brent Faulkner, Pixabay, Unsplash]

11 Songs About Castles, Kingdoms, Palaces & Such | Playlist

‘11 Songs About Castles, Kingdoms, Palaces & Such’ features music by Father John Misty, Lil Skies, Linkin Park, Sam Smith & Tiwa Savage.

By the musical hype, 5 yearsAugust 19, 2020 ago

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